Yes, you can change your Epic Games username, but only once every 14 days
Epic Games lets you change the username on your account through your account settings. The change takes effect when ready, but you cannot change it again for 14 days after you make the switch. Your old username becomes available for someone else to claim after a short period, so if you change your mind, you may not be able to get it back.
The process itself takes about five minutes and requires you to be logged into your Epic Games account on a computer or phone. You do not need to contact Epic Games support unless something goes wrong during the change.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your username once every 14 days through your account settings on the Epic Games website or app.
- The new username takes effect right away across Fortnite, Rocket League, and all other games tied to your Epic account.
- Your old username becomes available for others to use after you change it, so you cannot straightforward switch back if you regret the change.
- Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot start with a number.
How to change your username on a computer
Go to www.epicgames.com and log in with your email and password. Click your account icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, click the General tab on the left side. You will see your current username displayed near the top. Click the pencil icon next to it or click Change if that option appears. Type your new username into the field that opens, then click Confirm or Save. Epic Games will check whether the name is available and show you a confirmation message.
If the name you want is already taken, you will see an error message. Try a different variation — adding numbers or underscores often helps. Once you confirm the change, you are done. The new username appears on your profile and in your games within a few seconds.
How to change your username on a phone or tablet
Open the Epic Games app or go to epicgames.com in your phone's browser and log in. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then tap Account.
Tap General to see your account details. Find your username and tap the pencil icon or Change button next to it. Type your new username and tap Confirm. The system will tell you whether the name is available or already taken.
Rules for choosing a new username
Epic Games enforces specific rules about what characters and words you can use. Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, periods, or special characters like @, #, or $.
Your username cannot start with a number. It also cannot contain words that Epic Games considers offensive, hateful, or sexually explicit. If you try to use a name that breaks these rules, the system will reject it and ask you to try again. The rejection message usually tells you which rule you broke.
What happens to your old username
When you change your username, your old one does not stay reserved for you. After a waiting period (usually a few weeks), someone else can claim it. This means if you change your mind and want to switch back, you may find that your original username is no longer available.
Before you change your username, think carefully about whether you want to keep it. If you are changing it because you do not like how it looks or sounds, make sure your new choice is one you will be happy with for a while. You can always change it again after 14 days, but you cannot may provide you will get your old name back.
The 14-day waiting period between changes
After you change your username, Epic Games locks you out of making another change for 14 days. This rule applies whether your first change was successful or you had to try multiple times to find an available name. The 14 days starts counting from the moment you confirm the change, not from when you first tried.
If you make a mistake and want to change your username again right away, you will have to wait the full 14 days. There is no way to skip this waiting period or contact support to speed it up. Plan your username change carefully so you do not waste your one change per 14 days on a name you do not want to keep.
Usernames across all your Epic Games
Your Epic Games account is the same across Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and any other game you play through Epic. When you change your username, it changes everywhere at once. You do not need to change it separately in each game.
Friends will see your new username the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. Your old username will no longer appear anywhere on your profile or in your game lobbies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the username I want is already taken?
Try adding numbers or underscores to make it unique. For example, if "Shadow" is taken, try "Shadow_1" or "Shadow42". You can also check whether a username is available by trying to create a new account with it — if the system rejects it during signup, it is already claimed.
Can I change my username more than once every 14 days?
No. Epic Games enforces a 14-day cooldown between username changes. You must wait the full 14 days before you can make another change, even if you only changed it once.
Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?
Yes. Your friends list does not break when you change your username. They will see your new name the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. Your account ID stays the same behind the scenes.
Can I get my old username back if someone else takes it?
Not if someone else claims it first. Once your old username becomes available, anyone can take it. If you want to use it again, you would need to contact that person and ask them to change theirs, which they are unlikely to do.
Does changing my username affect my game progress or cosmetics?
No. Your skins, V-Bucks, battle pass progress, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed on your profile and in games changes.